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W129 YBN

2000 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,570 mi
Last recorded87,570 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Audi A3101,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 YBN
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,570 miles

Inner Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 81,340 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,304 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,962 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 54,522 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,082 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,082 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 34,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 34,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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W129 YBN is a 2000 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 101,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W129 YBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W129 YBN registered?

W129 YBN is a 2000 Audi A3, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is W129 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 YBN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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